Welcome! I am surprised to see so little snow on the ground there, down here in NY, we still have a bit though the March sun is giving it a pounding.

Looks like a beautiful spot! I don't think you will have much trouble with water where you are if it is filling that fast and the soils are what it sounds like. It is unfortunate it gets so cold for so long with keeping fish in the pond, but if you are doing ornamental fish, I say drop some goldfish in there. Those things can handle a beating, even to the point of not being able to remove them when you want to.

Your water will clear up, mine took the better part of a few months after filling to go clear. Do note that goldfish do not help water clarity, they will stir the bottom looking for food.

Edit: Oh, and what Bill said. Helps if I refresh the page.

Last edited by liquidsquid; 04/03/13 12:43 PM.